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New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Police to enhance training through diploma programmes
KUALA LUMPUR: The police force is set to enhance its training doctrine and human capital development, beginning with the Basic Police Training Programme through the introduction of the Police Diploma Programme. Outgoing Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said one of the four diploma programmes, the Diploma in Police Management, has already been accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) as of May. "The remaining three diploma programmes are expected to be decided upon during the upcoming MQA meeting at the end of July," he said during his farewell address at the Handing Over of Duties ceremony at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) today. He said that to support this initiative, all lecturers at the Kuala Lumpur Police College must now possess at least a Bachelor's degree to meet the required competency standards. "In addition, the police force has established partnerships with local public institutions of higher learning, including Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and is currently in the process of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of a holistic Cryptology Initiative. "This collaboration aims to strengthen police's capabilities in the fields of cryptography and cryptanalysis through knowledge transfer, development of specialised training modules, joint research, and the establishment of a fully equipped fintech and bitcoin research lab at UKM," said Razarudin. He also revealed that the force is in the final stages of securing two professional certification programmes in collaboration with UKM's Faculty of Economics and Management.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Police mulls setting up own university
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is taking major steps to enhance its human capital and raise academic standards within the force by transforming UNIKOP College into a competitive institution of higher learning. Speaking at the police monthly assembly in Bukit Aman, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the initiative is part of a broader effort to position PDRM as not only a law enforcement agency, but also a global centre for police education. "As part of this vision, PDRM is forming strategic partnerships with public universities, including Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), to explore the possibility of establishing a dedicated police university," Razarudin said. He added that the goal is to produce officers who are not only skilled in tactical and operational areas, but who also possess intellectual strength and world-class leadership capabilities. PDRM is also working to expand its international training presence. Razarudin said collaborations are being pursued with the Australian Police Force and the Chinese government to position PDRM's training facilities as a regional hub for international policing education. "This collaboration will not only enhance PDRM's global standing, but also allow for the exchange of expertise, technology and best practices in law enforcement," he said. As part of its education efforts, PDRM plans to launch a Police Diploma Programme in 2026, starting with 1,000 trainees from the Basic Police Training Programme (PLAK) at the constable level. The program is currently undergoing documentation and review to meet accreditation standards set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Razarudin said. Four diploma programs are being developed under the initiative: Police Management, Criminal Investigation, Internal Security, and Security Intelligence.
